Ciprocort 0.3%+1% (Ophthalmic Suspension)
10 ml drop: ৳ 90.30
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Ciprofloxacin hydrocortisone acetate |
Company | Drug international ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of acute otitis externa in adult and pediatric patients
- Susceptible strains of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis
Pharmacology
- Ciprofloxacin & Hydrocortisone combination
- Quinolone antibiotic
- Corticosteroid
- Kills bacteria by stopping essential protein production
- Reduces inflammation
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 2-4 drops instilled thrice to four times a day
- Paediatric use in patients 2 years and older
- Safety and efficacy established in clinical trials
Interaction
- No known drug interactions
Contraindications
- Discontinue at first appearance of skin rash or hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Rare reports of headache
- Pruritis
- Migraine
- Hyperesthesia
- Paresthesia
- Fungal dermatitis
- Cough
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Alopecia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution in use by pregnant women
- Better not to administer during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Culture should be obtained if infection not improved after one week of therapy
Therapeutic Class
- Aural steroid & antibiotic combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool and dry place away from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Shake well before each use
- Use within 30 days after first opening
- Close bottle strongly after use